Crayfish declared a protected species

February 12, 2010

Glenelg spiny crayfish
The south-east crayfish — also known as the Glenelg spiny crayfish (pictured) — has been declared a protected species under the South Australian Fisheries Management Act. Read more

Liberals support river shack leases

November 5, 2009

About 40 people gathered at the Glenelg River this week to continue their fight to save the shacks along the picturesque waterway.

Shadow Environment Minister Michelle Lensink and Liberal candidate for Mount Gambier Steve Perryman met with shack leaseholders on Wednesday. Read more

Liberals back river shacks to stay

September 10, 2009

Glenelg River shacks will be allowed to stay under a Liberal Government, candidate for Mount Gambier Steve Perryman said today.

Mr Perryman said the Liberal Party supported long-term tenure and transferability of shacks on the river. Read more

River shack valuation review agreed

August 11, 2009

The South Australian Government has agreed to review the “massive” hike in shack rentals along the Glenelg River, following a meeting this week with stakeholders and Grant District Council.

Environment Minister Jay Weatherill also met with councils and shack leaseholders from the Coorong and other river areas across the state. Read more

Land management documents launched

August 3, 2009

Hamilton’s Sheepvention today was the backdrop for the launch of three important documents for the Glenelg Hopkins region by Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Ben Hardman.

While spending the day touring and meeting Sheepvention exhibitors, Mr Hardman launched the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority’s (GHCMA) Soil Health Strategy, Regional Weed Plan and the “New Weeds of the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment” booklet. Read more

River shack valuations questioned

July 31, 2009

A licensed Mount Gambier valuer has raised concerns over the State Government’s decision to substantially lift rentals for shack holders along the Glenelg River.

Herbert Real Estate principal David Herbert accused the government of not being upfront with shack holders over their skyrocketing rental bills. Read more

New CMA board appointed

July 11, 2009

The Victorian Government has appointed new board members to the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (CMA).

“The skills and experience the board members bring to their new roles will help Victorians to reduce their ecological impact while ensuring community views on land, biodiversity, water resource and waterway priorities are effectively conveyed to government,” Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said. Read more

Glenelg River shacks at risk

July 7, 2009

Glenelg River shacks

Shacks on the Glenelg River at Donovans may be pulled down as owners grapple with rent hikes.

Dozens of shacks scattered along the bank of the picturesque Glenelg River are likely to be torn down, following rentals skyrocketing again this year. Read more

Park fire was deliberately lit

June 15, 2009

A joint investigation by the CFA, Department of Sustainability and Environment and Victoria Police has determined that the Mt Richmond-Stanleys Rd fire in the Lower Glenelg National Park in April was deliberately lit.

The fire, which began in the national park near Mt Richmond, burnt approximately 6080 hectares of heathland and bush and took several days to contain. Read more

Lost hat reunited with happy owner

May 27, 2009

Gavin Taylor

Gavin Taylor discovered a floating hat can be mistaken for a shark.

When Gavin Taylor saw what he thought was a shark fin sticking out of the water on the Glenelg River, he had no idea his curiosity would make someone in Melbourne very happy. Read more

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